I am a fan. I have an adoration of music of all sorts. I love discovering new sounds, bands and musical concepts. In fact, half the reason I'm on these boards so frequently is because I have an obsession with learning more about the art form.
I'm also a musician (far from the best, but my heart is in the right place) and there's nothing I love more than a good jam session, writing a song or putting my soul on display through sound for others.
I have a friend who sees me as a fellow music afficiando, and highly respects my opinion or loves when I introduce him to new music. In all honesty, his knowledge trumps mine tenfold...BUT I really don't feel his soul is in the subject.
You can know all the random tidbits and obscure artists you want, but if you don't "get it" in the first place; it's pointless.
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